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Which type of language style can be more confusing: direct or indirect? Why?
indirect because the person is not actually saying what they want or what they are thinking
Speaking directly means we say exactly ________________.
what we are thinking
Is this statement direct or indirect: "Well it wasn't my favorite."
indirect
Is this statement indirect or direct: "That tasted horrible."
direct
Is this statement indirect or direct: "I'm thinking it might be fun to go to the movies. We don't have to, but what do you think?"
indirect
Is this statement indirect or direct: "That was so boring."
direct
If we are worried about hurting someone's feelings should we use indirect language or direct language?
indirect language
How do we decide if it's ok to use direct language?
think about our relationship with that person and the situation
If we want to give directions or help someone should we use direct or indirect language?
direct
If we want to ask for something from someone we don't know that well should we use direct or indirect language?
indirect
If we want to disagree with someone in a gentle way should we use direct or indirect language?
indirect
If we want to share information should we use direct or indirect language?
direct
If you don't understand an indirect message, what can you do?
ask them to explain what they said or what they mean
Talking around the subject without actually saying what we want or are thinking is called...indirect or direct?
indirect
Which style means we say exactly what we are thinking: direct or indirect?
direct
Is this statement indirect or direct: "Did you mean that? I'm not sure if it's right, although I could be wrong as well."
indirect
Is this comment direct or indirect: "You're wrong."
direct
When correcting others, should we use indirect or direct language?
indirect
Are we more direct or indirect when we speak to people we are close to?
direct
Which type of language may hurt others feelings: direct or indirect?
direct
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